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The best DSLRs that score at least 73 in image quality announced in the last 32 months

#1

Nikon D3S

Announced over 2 years ago
explain score 100
Nikon D3S

$5,197 

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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3,253 ISO
Pixel size
Large sensor pixels
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71.4 µm²
Sensor size
Large sensor
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Full frame 36.0x23.9mm
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Low light performance 3,253 ISO
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Image stabilization None
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Movie format 720p @ 24fps
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Pixel size 71.4 µm²
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Megapixels 12.1 MP
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
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Viewfinder size 0.70x
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Supports 24p Yes
#2

Pentax K-5

Announced over a year ago
explain score 97
Pentax K-5

$1,008 

Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
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Pentaprism
Weather sealed
Weather sealed
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Shoot in extreme weather
Size
Really small
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Prosumer size 130x96x72 mm
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Low light performance 1,162 ISO
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Movie format 1080p @ 25fps
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Pixel size 23 µm²
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
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Viewfinder size 0.60x
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Supports 24p No
#3

Nikon D7000

Announced over a year ago
explain score 91
Nikon D7000

$1,097 

Lens availability
Slightly more lenses available
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169 lenses
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
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Pentaprism
Weather sealed
Weather sealed
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Shoot in extreme weather
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Low light performance 1,167 ISO
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Image stabilization None
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Movie format 1080p @ 24fps
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Pixel size 22.9 µm²
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
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Viewfinder size 0.62x
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Supports 24p Yes
#4

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

Announced over 2 years ago
explain score 90
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

$2,801 (w/ lens)

Sensor size
Large sensor
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Full frame 35.9x24.0mm
Viewfinder size
Large viewfinder
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0.74x
True resolution
High true resolution
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24.4 MP
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Low light performance 1,415 ISO
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Movie format None
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Pixel size 35.3 µm²
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Megapixels 24.4 MP
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
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Viewfinder size 0.74x
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Supports 24p n/a
#5

Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

Announced over a year ago
explain score 89
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

$849 (w/ lens)

Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
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Great for movies
Storage slots
More storage slots
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2
Built-in flash
Built-in flash
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External flash not needed
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Low light performance 1,121 ISO
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Movie format 1080p @ 30fps
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Pixel size 22.9 µm²
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Megapixels 16 MP
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Viewfinder Pentamirror
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Viewfinder size 0.52x
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Supports 24p No
#6

Nikon D5100

Announced 11 months ago
explain score 88
Nikon D5100

$650 

Lens availability
Slightly more lenses available
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169 lenses
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
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Great for movies
Supports 24p
24p movies
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For that film look
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Low light performance 1,183 ISO
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Image stabilization None
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Movie format 1080p @ 30fps
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Pixel size 22.9 µm²
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Viewfinder Pentamirror
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Viewfinder size 0.51x
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Supports 24p Yes
#7

Sony SLT-A77

Announced 6 months ago
explain score 87
Sony SLT-A77

$1,398 

Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
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12 fps
Viewfinder size
Large viewfinder
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0.72x
True resolution
High true resolution
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24 MP
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Low light performance 801 ISO
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Movie format 1080p @ 60fps
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Pixel size 15.3 µm²
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Megapixels 24 MP
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Viewfinder Digital
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Viewfinder size 0.72x
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Supports 24p Yes
#8

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Announced over 2 years ago
explain score 85
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

$5,000 

Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
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Pentaprism
Weather sealed
Weather sealed
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Shoot in extreme weather
Supports 24p
24p movies
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For that film look
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Low light performance 1,320 ISO
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Image stabilization None
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Movie format 1080p @ 30fps
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Pixel size 32.5 µm²
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Megapixels 16 MP
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
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Viewfinder size 0.59x
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Supports 24p Yes
#9

Sony SLT-A65

Announced 6 months ago
explain score 79
Sony SLT-A65

$898 

Viewfinder size
Large viewfinder
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0.71x
True resolution
High true resolution
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24 MP
GPS
Built-in GPS
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Great for travel
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Low light performance 717 ISO
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Movie format 1080p @ 60fps
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Pixel size 15.3 µm²
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Megapixels 24 MP
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Viewfinder Digital
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Viewfinder size 0.71x
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Supports 24p Yes
#10

Sony SLT A35

Announced 9 months ago
explain score 76
Sony SLT A35

$599 

Movie continuous focus
Movie continuous focus
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Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
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New
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June, 2011
Size
Really small
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Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm
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Low light performance 763 ISO
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Movie format 1080p @ 30fps
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Pixel size 22.8 µm²
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Megapixels 16 MP
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Viewfinder Digital
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Viewfinder size n/a
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Supports 24p No